Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 19/384,490

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 12, 2024 — provisional 63/719,307

Examiner

WAGGLE, JR, LARRY E

Art Unit

Tech Center

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Assignee

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +17.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 829 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WAGGLE, JR, LARRY E View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

668 granted / 829 resolved

+20.6% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

859

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

69.0%

+29.0% vs TC avg

§102

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

§112

13.0%

-27.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 829 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 08, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 06, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+17.6%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 829 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.